Corsair RM1000x (2024) vs Corsair RM1200x SHIFT
The Corsair RM1200x SHIFT leads on high-power builds, scoring 108.8 — about 9% ahead of the Corsair RM1000x (2024). The Corsair RM1200x SHIFT comes out ahead in 3 of the 3 uses we score. The Corsair RM1000x (2024) is the cheaper of the two: the Corsair RM1200x SHIFT costs around 25% more at RRP. For bang for your buck, the Corsair RM1000x (2024) is the stronger value pick. It's a split call: the Corsair RM1200x SHIFT scores higher, but the Corsair RM1000x (2024) gives more for the money.
| RM1000x (2024)Corsair | RM1200x SHIFTCorsairour pick | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance scores | ||
| High-Power | 99.8 | 108.8 ★ |
| Mainstream | 99.5 | 105.5 ★ |
| Efficiency | 98.9 | 100.9 ★ |
| Value scores | ||
| High-Power | 249.5 ★ | 217.6 |
| Mainstream | 248.8 ★ | 211 |
| Efficiency | 247.3 ★ | 201.8 |
| Specifications | ||
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1200 W ★ |
| ATX Spec | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Efficiency @50% | 90 % | 90 % |
| Warranty | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| RRP | €184 ★ | €230 |
★ marks the winner on each row (for TDP, latency and price, lower is better). Ties unmarked. Scores are our own absolute figures; specs and prices are facts from their sources.
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